Pharmacy Technician

This is a contingent float position.

JOB DUTIES:

The Pharmacy Technician performs technical and clerical support functions to assist Pharmacist. This includes packaging and labeling doses and documenting prescription on patient profile; receiving written prescriptions and containers from patients for processing; answers incoming calls; transcribing information and referring calls to pharmacist.

Additionally:

• Checks patient insurance eligibility status and determines the level of prescription benefit coverage
• Enters patient demographic, medical history and required pharmacy insurance information into computer patient profile
• Maintains and monitors drug inventory in dispensing areas and reports status of low reserve stocks in a timely manner
• Assists with inventory reviews and purchasing functions and responsible for the stocking of pharmacy inventory
• Prepares patient prescriptions; set up drugs, labels, containers, etc. under direct supervision of the pharmacist
• Responsible for processing pharmacy drug claims, communicating all drug-to-drug interactions and insurance issues to pharmacist immediately as well as processing prescriptions according to FQHC guidelines that relates to 3408 and retail stores
• Prepares drug stock orders to for distribution to other The Wellness Plan Medical Centers (TWPMC) Pharmacies under supervision of the pharmacist
• Prepares drug stock orders for clinic areas upon request under the supervision of the pharmacist
• Adhere to corporate and departmental policies, practices and procedures
• Participate in and supports performance management process
• Support a healthy and safe work environment for all employees, taking steps to ensure that employees are aware of and follow safe working laws, regulations and practices
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities at the department and corporate level
• Support an environment that fosters diversity and recognizes the contributions of all individuals
• Ensures that TWPMC is in compliance with privacy and security regulatory requirements of the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned

MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS:

Formal education required: High school graduate with Pharmacy Technician License and 2-years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

• Knowledge of computer-based pharmacy systems
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good judgment and conceptual skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Available to work flexible hours, if required

Desirable: Completion of pharmacy technician program and experience in a retail environment

Computer Skills: Word, Outlook, Excel and web navigation skills

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environmentally controlled medical office environment
• Possible exposure to patients with illness and or infections.
• Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public

DISCLAIMER:

"This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.”

Pay: $39,520.00 - $40,830.40 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever had a tardiness or attendance issue with any previous or current employer?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Pharmacy Technician: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English fluently (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Pharmacy Technician License in the State of Michigan (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person